Minister of Health Dr Christopher Tufton has vowed to move decisively to address any deficiencies which led to the bodies of two babies being found outside the morgue at the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH).

Tufton, who ordered an investigation into the matter, told The Sunday Gleaner that he has accepted the report and the recommendations presented following a probe by officials of the South East Regional Health Authority (SERHA).

"There were clearly several breaches which seem to have been the case for a very long time," said Tufton.

"I have also written to the other regional authorities requesting of them to audit similar operations in the hospitals in their region, and take corrective action where necessary.

"It is important that where there are breaches, these are corrected, and where necessary persons are held to account. I think we are doing that," added Tufton.

He said the ministry intends to be decisive in correcting the shortcomings.